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Dr. Nikhil Kumar

Dr. Nikhil Kumar

Senior Director – Cardiology

Dr. Nikhil Kumar

  • Fortis Memorial Research Institute
  • Gurugram
  • 39+ years of experience
  • English, Hindi

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39+Years of practice
CardiologySpeciality
2000Written opinion

About Dr. Nikhil Kumar

Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a Senior Director of Cardiology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram. He is an experienced cardiologist with expertise spanning interventional, non-invasive, preventive and clinical cardiology.

Dr. Kumar specialises in complex coronary angioplasty, including rotational atherectomy (rotablation), valvuloplasty, device closure of shunt lesions, pacemaker and AICD implantation, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy. His expertise also includes renal, peripheral and carotid angioplasty and stenting.

With extensive clinical, academic and administrative experience, Dr. Kumar has served as Professor and Head of the Cardiology Department at Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, and as Director of Cardiology at leading hospitals. He has contributed to advanced cardiac care through his work in complex interventional and preventive cardiology.

Dr. Kumar has received recognition for his meritorious service, including the General Officer Commanding in Chief's Commendation and the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation. He continues to provide comprehensive cardiac care at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

Areas of expertise

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Complex Coronary Angioplasty
  • Rotational Atherectomy (Rotablation)
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Valvuloplasty
  • Device Closure of Shunt Lesions
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • AICD Implantation
  • Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
  • Renal Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Non-Invasive Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Clinical Cardiology

Education & qualifications

  • MBBSArmed Forces Medical College, Pune – Year not verified
  • MD – General MedicineArmed Forces Medical College, Pune – Year not verified
  • DM – CardiologyPGIMER, Chandigarh – Year not verified

Work experience

  • Senior Director – CardiologyFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram – Present
  • Director – CardiologyMetro Group of Hospitals, New Delhi – Previous
  • Professor & Head – CardiologyArmy Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi – Previous
  • Director – CardiologyFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram – Previous

Awards & memberships

  • General Officer Commanding in Chief's Commendation for Meritorious Service2001
  • Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for Meritorious Service2006
  • Endovascular Society of India
  • Indian Heart Rhythm Society
  • Indian College of Cardiology
  • Cardiological Society of India

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Nikhil Kumar?
Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a Senior Director of Cardiology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, with extensive experience in interventional, non-invasive, preventive and clinical cardiology.
What are Dr. Nikhil Kumar's qualifications?
Dr. Nikhil Kumar holds MBBS, MD in General Medicine and DM in Cardiology qualifications.
What does Dr. Nikhil Kumar specialise in?
His expertise includes complex coronary angioplasty, rotational atherectomy, valvuloplasty, device closure, pacemaker and AICD implantation, cardiac resynchronisation therapy, and renal, peripheral and carotid angioplasty and stenting.
Where does Dr. Nikhil Kumar practice?
Dr. Nikhil Kumar practices at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nikhil Kumar have?
Fortis Healthcare currently lists Dr. Nikhil Kumar with 39 years of experience in cardiology.
Does Dr. Nikhil Kumar perform complex coronary angioplasty?
Yes. His expertise includes complex coronary angioplasty, including rotational atherectomy (rotablation).
Does Dr. Nikhil Kumar perform pacemaker implantation?
Yes. Pacemaker implantation, AICD implantation and cardiac resynchronisation therapy are among his areas of expertise.

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